It's a good investment, as it will prolong the lifespan of water heater, some appliances (dishwasher, washing machine) and fixtures like faucets and maybe toilets.A. is ridiculous, as hard water is clean water.

I'm considering purchasing an invesnment property with a small ADU (1/1) in Georgia. I've never owned an ADU and I'm concerned about how it'll influence the primary which I also plan to list and rent.  It has separate...

Example: the intention of Passive Activity Limitation (PAL) rules is to prevent high-income earners from reducing their taxes by merely investing money into real estate.

Anyway, Lex is one of the markets close enough to me that I could potentially invest in when I'm ready.

And make sure that all items necessary for you to get the best rate possible from your carrier (like 4 point inspections, roof attachment points, pool enclosures etc) are present or available.One nasty little factor that can't be helped is that every time you buy a property for more than than last owner paid - you will have a tax bump due to re-assessment. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

If you were to add a full bath room that would be a better investment.  

- Properly document your rental income on a schedule E and report it to the IRS.Connect with an Investment Friendly Lender- Not all lenders are equal.

The only use case I know of for SBA-backed loans to finance real estate is when a non-RE business owner-occupies at least 51% of the property, such as an attorney firm buying the office building where their office is and leasing out the units they don't use. 

We are stable long-term tenants and would prove to be a good investment choice.